Category: general_weather
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MetService Issues High Seas Warnings for Gale Force Winds and Ice Accretion
MetService issued high seas warnings at 0703UTC on May 4, 2025, detailing gale and ice accretion risks across several ocean areas. Gale Warning 066, affecting the Pacific, indicates a northwest wind of 35 knots in a belt 240 nautical miles…
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New Zealand Weather Outlook: South Island Braces for Northwesterly Flow
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 9:58 am on Sunday, May 4, 2025, indicates a minimal risk of severe weather for Tuesday, May 6, as a ridge of high pressure moves onto the North Island. However, a strong,…
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MetService Issues High Seas Warnings for Gale and Ice Accretion
MetService issued high seas warnings at 0710UTC on May 3, 2025, including gale and ice accretion warnings. Gale Warning 052 affects the Pacific Ocean area, specifically a belt 240 nautical miles wide centered on a line from 38S 155W to…
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Outlook for New Zealand
New Zealand is under a ridge of high pressure, presenting minimal risk of severe weather on Monday, May 5, 2025, according to MetService. On Tuesday, May 6, the high pressure system will move onto the North Island, leading to a…
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MetService Issues High Seas Warnings for Pacific and Southern Ocean Areas
MetService has issued several high seas warnings effective 1200UTC on May 2, 2025. A storm warning (041) is in effect for the PACIFIC and SOUTHERN areas, originating from a low-pressure system of 959hPa near 58S 119W, moving east at 55kt.…
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New Zealand Weather Emergency: Flooding, Power Outages, and Travel Disruptions
New Zealand is grappling with severe weather events, including widespread flooding in Canterbury, where a state of emergency remains. A thunderstorm passed over Auckland, and parts of Wellington, Wairarapa and Manawatū are experiencing power outages that could last for days.…
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Heavy Rain Warning Lifted for Southern Wairarapa
MetService has lifted the Heavy Rain Warning for southern Wairarapa, south of Masterton, as of Friday afternoon. Issued at 4:11pm on May 2, 2025, the warning was cancelled due to the easing of heavy rainfall in the region. The public…
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New Zealand Weather to Improve After Days of Heavy Rain and Wind
After days of heavy rain and strong winds, New Zealand is expecting an easing trend, with improved weather conditions expected for the weekend. Canterbury experienced 100 to 200 mm of rain between Wednesday and Friday morning, with parts of Banks…
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Heavy Rain Warning in Force for Southern Wairarapa
A Severe Weather Watch has been issued for southern Wairarapa due to heavy rain. The deep low responsible for the adverse conditions is moving eastwards today. A heavy rain Warning remains active for southern Wairarapa until this afternoon, and residents…
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Heavy Rain Warning Issued for Southern Wairarapa
A severe weather warning has been issued by MetService at 9:51 am on Friday, May 2, 2025, for southern Wairarapa due to heavy rain. A deep low-pressure system is moving east, bringing heavy rain to central New Zealand. The heavy…
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New Zealand Weather Outlook: High Pressure Brings Settled Conditions
New Zealand is set to experience a period of settled weather, according to the latest Severe Weather Outlook from MetService issued at 9:37 am on Friday, May 2, 2025. A ridge of high pressure will dominate the country's weather patterns…
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MetService Issues High Seas Warnings for Pacific and Southern Oceans
MetService issued high seas warnings at 1844UTC on May 1, 2025, detailing storm and gale conditions across the Pacific and Southern Ocean areas. STORM WARNING 026 indicates a low-pressure system of 956hPa near 61S 147W, moving east-northeast at 40kt, affecting…
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MetService Issues High Seas Warnings for Pacific and Southern Oceans
MetService issued several high seas warnings at 1332UTC on May 1, 2025, affecting various ocean areas including the Pacific and Southern regions. A storm warning (018) is in effect for waters north of the Ice Edge, highlighting a low-pressure system…
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MetService Lifts Road Snowfall Warnings for Key New Zealand Passes
MetService has lifted road snowfall warnings for several key passes in New Zealand. As of 8:28 pm on Thursday, May 1, 2025, snow is no longer expected to accumulate on Lewis Pass (SH7), Arthurs Pass (SH73), Porters Pass (SH73), and…
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Severe Weather Watch: Heavy Rain and Gales for Parts of New Zealand
A severe weather watch has been issued for parts of New Zealand, with a deep low bringing heavy rain, severe southerly gales, and large waves to central areas. The low is expected to move east of New Zealand on Friday.…
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Severe Weather Warning: Heavy Rain and Gales Hit New Zealand
A severe weather warning has been issued by MetService at 8:17pm on Thursday, May 1, 2025, for parts of New Zealand, with heavy rain and severe gales expected to impact central regions. A deep low-pressure system is responsible for the…
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New Zealand Experiences Wet April with Record-Breaking Rainfall
Most of New Zealand experienced a wet and warm April, with soil moisture deficits largely disappearing except for parts of Otago and Southland, according to MetService. An ever-present low pressure anomaly across the north Tasman Sea, combined with a slow-moving…
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MetService Issues High Seas Warnings for Storm and Gale Conditions
MetService issued several high seas warnings at 0144UTC on May 1, 2025, detailing storm and gale conditions across various ocean areas. A STORM WARNING (001) is in effect for the FORTIES PACIFIC and SOUTHERN areas, north of the Ice Edge.…
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Outlook
A low east of the North Island is expected to move northeast, with a strong southerly flow easing as a ridge builds northwards over southern New Zealand. MetService has issued a severe weather outlook, noting a low confidence of warnable…
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Road Snowfall Warnings Issued for Key New Zealand Passes
MetService has issued road snowfall warnings for several passes in New Zealand. The warnings, issued at 8:28 am on Thursday, May 1, 2025, detail expected snow accumulations on key routes. The Lewis Pass (SH7) is under a warning for 16…
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MetService Issues High Seas Warnings for Multiple Ocean Areas
MetService issued several high seas warnings at 1345UTC on April 30, 2025, affecting various ocean areas. A STORM WARNING 566 is in effect for FORTIES PACIFIC and SOUTHERN areas. A low-pressure system with 981hPa near 61S 172E is moving east…
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Severe Weather Warning: Heavy Rain, Gales, and Snow Threaten New Zealand
A severe weather warning has been issued for parts of New Zealand, with heavy rain and strong gales expected to impact several regions. The warning, released at 8:52pm on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, highlights the risks associated with a deepening…
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Man Found Not Guilty of Murder by Reason of Insanity... Again
A man, previously ruled insane after committing a high-profile killing over two decades ago, has killed again. The case, which is shrouded in secrecy, highlights what a High Court judge describes as "apparent significant failures in the mental health system".…
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Magnitude 6.8 Earthquake Hits Macquarie Island Region
A magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck the Macquarie Island region on April 29, 2025, at 14:53:36 UTC, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake, centered at 54.327S, 155.677E, had a depth of 4 km. Its epicenter was approximately 1240.1 km…
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Earthquake Hits Kermadec Islands Region
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck the Kermadec Islands region on April 27, 2025, at 00:56:34 UTC, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake, which occurred at a depth of 10 km, was centered at 29.038S, 176.125W. Its location was…
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Auckland FC to Lift A-League Premier’s Plate
Auckland FC is set to celebrate its debut season by lifting the A-League Men's Premier's Plate in front of a large home crowd. The team has made history as the first New Zealand side to win the title. Further details…
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Police Urge Holidaymakers to Prepare After Kaimai Range Rescues
Police are urging the public to be well-prepared when heading outdoors, especially during the long holiday, after two land rescues in the Kaimai Ranges. Sergeant Anna Plowman stressed the unpredictable nature of New Zealand's environment and weather, particularly with recent…
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Police Launch 'Game Changer' Missing Persons Map
A new interactive map has been launched, documenting the last known locations of individuals who have gone missing over the past 50 years. Police have hailed the map as a potential 'game changer'. The nationwide map aims to provide valuable…
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Auckland Firefighters Respond to Storm Calls; PM to Meet UK Counterpart
Auckland firefighters responded to 223 storm-related calls overnight as ex-Cyclone Tam hit. While the severe thunderstorm watch for Auckland has been lifted, surface flooding remains a problem. In other news, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is set to discuss trade and…
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Cyclone Tam Disrupts Auckland, Northland; Population Growth Surges
Auckland faced intense weather as ex-Cyclone Tam brought strong winds and heavy rain, leading to flight and ferry cancellations. Some parts of Northland may be isolated for three days due to fallen trees blocking roads. In a frightening incident, a…
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